YoYo Games has today launched the latest version of its 2D videogame creation software, GameMaker: Studio. Like previous versions, the development environment features a drag-and-drop interface that enables users to create games without having to code - though a built-in scripting language (GML) is available once you get more confident. More >
The judges' verdicts are in and the winner of a Unity Pro licence and trip to Amsterdam will be revealed on Thursday.
1Microsoft has changed its Xbox Live Indie Games terms to allow developers to adjust the price of their games every seven days. Previously, XBLIG developers could only make changes to the price of their releases every 90 days. The new terms will take affect from May 23. More >
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Illustrator Jon Caplin's first game is an homage to Bullfrog's 1989 classic
Cliff Bleszinski vows to "drag this industry into the next generation".
7The event, which runs on July 11, the day before the returning Indie Dev Day, features talks from the likes of Jagex, Fantastec and games consultant Brian Baglow. A panel, Marketing - Explore The Dirty Indie Secret, will be chaired by IndieCity's Scott MacKintosh and feature Mode 7's Paul Taylor, indie developer Mike Bithell, and Dan Marshall of BAFTA-winning Size Five Games. More >
Former Metal Gear and Halo developer hails "a big moment in history" as Kickstarter project narrowly meets its goal.
Hub seeks to improve discoverability and introduces paid-for apps.
High dev costs mean risk-averse publishers are afraid to stray from the Call Of Duty template, says Crash Lab's Steve Ellis.
13The Dutch studio's 2D MOBA game was scheduled for release this week, but judging by comments made in an email by co-founder Jasper Koning, its launch is now looking unlikely. More >
2Two-man start-up studio Theory Interactive are working on this "cooperative single player" adventure which focuses on exploration, puzzle solving and time travel. More >
2As we reported yesterday, Mikami's first project since 2010 Platinum Games shooter Vanquish was unveiled in Japanese magazine Famitsu. Mikami is executive director on the project, but insists he is taking an active role in development. More >
Renaud Bédard admits he wants to work with a team after five years as the lone coder on Phil Fish's XBLA hit.
2An anonymous source told Shacknews that the Wisconsin-based studio was not happy with the terms of its original contract with ZeniMax, parent company of publisher Bethesda, and ceased development late last year to strengthen its position in negotiating a better deal. More >
SpellTower is now available for iPad and iPhone for just 69p. It's still got some way to go to reach number one, however: the two games ahead of it are Rovio's Angry Birds Space, and Draw Something. OMGPOP's game has been so successful that the studio was recently bought by Zynga for $180 million. More >
1Referred to internally as Guns With Friends, Rad Soldiers is Splash Damage's iOS debut and its first free-to-play title, with the studio making use of a decade's worth of experience in multiplayer games as it dips its toe into two new markets. More >
Perhaps the most eye-catching session, however, will be hosted by Andrew Smith, managing director of Spilt Milk Studios, the company behind iOS Snake-alike Hard Lines. Smith will develop a game in an hour during his session, One Hour Tower. How on Earth is that going to work? More >
He compares source code to sheet music for a piano sonata: it's not necessary for the work to be enjoyed, but to a pianist, or composer arranging the piece for multiple instruments, it has value. More >
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With 50 games submitted from around the world, heres the list and what happens next.
2Since the game launched on Friday users have reported a range of issues, including corrupted save files, freezes, slowdown and, in some cases, the game failing to boot at all. In a post on the Polytron blog, programmer Renaud Bédard apologises and assures users that a patch is on the way. More >
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